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The Coming Week

June 28

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, Mass, 12:10 p.m., procession following Mass. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Feast of Sacred Heart, Mass, 5 p.m., dinner, 6 p.m. $10 per person. Information: 317-638-5551.

June 29

St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Decatur County, 1963 N. St. John St., St. Maurice. Parish picnic, 10 a.m. Mass, chicken and roast beef dinners, mock turtle soup, sandwiches, games, country store, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information: 812-663-4754.

July 2

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced. New members welcome. 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.

July 4

St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. “Fourth of July ¡Ole! Festival,” music, food, games, view downtown fireworks, 3-11 p.m. Information: 317-637-3983.

St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. First Friday exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary and Benediction, 4-6 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-244-9002.

July 5

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

Edelweiss House, 592 N. County Road 650 E., Greensburg. Charismatic Mass and gathering, noon Mass followed by lunch, bring a dessert and a chair, RSVP by June 29 by calling 317-846-0705.

July 8

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.

Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Euchre party, seniors and retirees, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-0522.

July 9

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Media Center, 541 Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Hope and Healing Survivors of Suicide support group, 7 p.m. Information: 317-851-8344.

July 9-11

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Garage sale, Wed. and Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri., 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-846-3850, ext. 123.

July 10-12

Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Parish festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. noon-midnight, food, games, entertainment. Information: 317-353-9404.

July 11-12

St. Benedict Parish, 111 S. Ninth St., Terre Haute. Community festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, music, games, food, $2 adults, under 18 free. Information: 812-232-8421.

July 12

St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Harvest House Seniors, Mass, noon, luncheon and fellowship following Mass. Information: 317-241-9878 or 317-244—255.

St. Roch Parish, Family Life Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.

July 13

St. Malachy Church, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., Brownsburg. Mass in French, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, celebrant, 5 p.m., confession, 4-4:45 p.m. Information: 317-536-5998 or ccfindy3@gmail.com.

St. Lawrence Parish, 542 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. Parish festival, chicken dinners, bid-n-buy booth, hidden treasures booth, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 812-537-3992.

July 17

St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Third Thursday Adoration, interceding for women experiencing crisis pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at 5:45 p.m. 

July 17-19

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Summer Festival, Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., food, games, rides. Information: 317-241-6314.

July 18

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 2222 E. Third St., Bloomington. St. Vincent de Paul Society and St. John Conference, hog roast, 4:30-8:30 p.m., food, music, silent auction. Information: 812-336-6846.

July 18-20

Our Lady of the Apostles Family Center, 2884 North 700 West, Greenfield. Little Flower Parish’s Girl’s Club summer camp, “Mary’s Garden Party,” $50 per person, reservations due July 10. Information: 866-305-8362 or monica@beholdpublications.com.

July 19

St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. 5K Chicken Fun Run/Walk, 8 a.m. Information: 812-923-5419 or www.stmarysnavilleton.com.

July 19-20

St. John the Baptist Parish, 25743 State Road 1, Dover. Summer Festival, Sat. 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. chicken dinner served 11 a.m.-5 p.m., food, games, entertainment, country store, raffle, children’s area. Information: 812-576-4302.

July 20

St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner served in newly air-conditioned dining room, games, quilts. Information: 812-923-5419.

July 20-26

St. Ambrose Parish, food booth at Jackson County Fair on S.R. 250, Brownstown, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: 812-522-5304.

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General Announcements

Pilgrimage to sites in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana set for July 14-16

The Marian Center of Indianapolis is sponsoring a pilgrimage to religious shrines in Wisconsin and Illinois from July 14-16. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, will be the spiritual director.

The bus will leave St. Luke Parish, 7575 Holiday Drive East, in Indianapolis, following the 8 a.m. Mass on July 14.

The group will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in New Franken, Wis., site of the first approved Marian apparition in the U.S.

In Illinois, the pilgrimage will stop at the Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Marytown, and in Indiana pilgrims will visit the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John.

The cost of the pilgrimage is $360 (double occupancy) or $390 (single occupancy) and includes five meals, transportation and accommodations at Mundelein Seminary north of Chicago.

Checks can be made payable to The Marian Center of Indianapolis and mailed to the Marian Center of Indianapolis at P.O. Box 4732, Indianapolis, 46247.

For more information, contact Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo at 259-4373, ext. 256.

 

Marian University to host forgiveness and reconciliation retreat on July 12

Franciscan Sister Norma Rocklage will lead a retreat on forgiveness and reconciliation at Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road in Indianapolis, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 12. The retreat is sponsored by the People of Peace Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order.

The topic will be explored in the context of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”).

The retreat will be held at the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences, which is located at the intersection of Cold Spring Road and 30th Street. Parking is on the west side of the building.

There is no cost for the retreat. Those attending are asked to bring their own lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Sign up by July 7 by leaving a comment at indplsfranciscansfo.blogspot.com or sending an e-mail to rwgolobish@gmail.com.

 

‘Faith in Action’ radio show features local faith stories

Catholic Radio Indy president and general manager Jim Ganley and director of marketing and promotions MJ Krauter host “Faith in Action,” a local, 30-minute program featuring Catholic individuals and groups in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

The show airs Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m., Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. on 89.1 FM and 90.9 FM.

The upcoming programs for July are:

• June 30-July 5—No Pulling Back (Tale of a Fighter Dog) by Ruth Ann Hanley, author, www.hanleyra.com.
• July 7-12—“Legacy House”— clinical help for victims of violence, Michael Hurst, executive director, www.legacy-house.org.
• July 14-19—“Right to Life Indianapolis,” Mark Tuttle, president, www.rtlindy.org.
• July 21-26—“Glenmary Missioners,” Father Don Tranel, www.glenmary.org.
• July 28-Aug. 2—“Aging Gracefully,” Deb Bosler, general care manager, Lakeside Senior Care Management, www.lakesideseniorcaremanagement.org.

If you or a Catholic group you’re involved with think you have an interesting story to share on the 30-minute program, call 317-870-8400 and ask for MJ Krauter.

Programs can also be heard at any time by logging on to catholicradioindy.org.

 

Franciscan Friars in Bloomington offering retreat on brown scapular on July 18-20

A retreat on the devotion to the brown scapular of Mary will be held at Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48 in Bloomington, from 7 p.m. on July 18 through 11 a.m. on July 20.

The retreat will focus on the history and importance of the sacramental of the brown scapular for our day. The retreat begins with Mass at 7 p.m. on July 18, and ends with Mass at 10 a.m. on July 20. Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Elias Mary will lead the retreat.

The cost for the retreat is $45, which includes meals. Housing is available at the retreat center for an additional cost.

For more information, contact the guesthouse at 812-825-4642 ext. 1, or e-mail marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

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Retreats and Programs

June 27

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Movie Night: “Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth,” 6:30-9 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

June 27-29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage preparation weekend, $292 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/family/tobit.html.

June 28

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Psychology: Healing your Archetypal Hero, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, 9-11:35 a.m., $45 per person includes lunch, $65 per person CEU. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

June 29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 1:30-6 p.m., $56 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/family/marriage-precana.html.

July 4-6

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Marvelous Mozart,” Benedictine Father Noel Mueller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 7-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Brining to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 11-13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Weekend for Women, “Twelve Steps to Recovery. Information: 317-384-9422.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Pray Your Way to Happiness,  Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 13

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: “The Hidden Gifts of Loss,” Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

July 13-20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Directed Directed Retreat, choose from two 3-day options in addition to a 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8-day retreat. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.

July 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

July 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Experiences of Prayer in the Bible,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 820 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “Devotion to the Brown Scapular,” Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Elias Mary, presenter. $45, housing additional. Information: 812-825-4642 ext. 1 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

July 25

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Poetry Worskshop, Poet M.L. Lieber, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

July 26

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Transitions: Crossing Life’s Thresholds,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch, $65 includes CEU and lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

August 1-3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille Weekend: a Lifeline for Marriages, Information: 317-489-6811 or Retrouvaille_Indy.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alcholoics and Alanons. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

August 8-10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “St. Benedict on Humility,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

August 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

August 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come Away and Rest Awhile: Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.

August 22-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Forgiven and Forgiving,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

August 25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Annual Day of Prayer, Father Jim Farrell, facilitator, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $39 per person, includes continental breakfast and lunch. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.

August 29-31

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Intentionality: Good Zeal in the Rule of St. Benedict,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

September 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Sermon on the Mount: A Handbook for Living in the Kingdom of God,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

September 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Beauty as a Pathway to God: Religious Art and Symbol in the Spiritual Life, Part 2,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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